Arizona State Sun Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAAF Betting Prediction

NCAAF Arizona State Sun vs Texas Tech Prediction 9/21/2024

The Arizona State Sun Devils (3-0) face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders (2-1) on Saturday, September 21st. This game will be played at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock and televised on FS1. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Kickoff is set for 3:30 ET.

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

 

Arizona State Offense Breakdown

Arizona State’s offense, led by quarterback Sam Leavitt, totaled 363 yards in their 31-28 win over Texas State. Leavitt threw for 246 yards, completing 63.3% of his passes, and connected with Jordyn Tyson for a touchdown. Tyson was the top receiver, amassing 120 yards on six receptions.

The Sun Devils’ offense picked up 20 first downs, with three of their four touchdowns coming on the ground. Cam Skattebo led the rushing attack with 62 yards on 24 carries and two rushing touchdowns.

Texas Tech Offense Breakdown

Quarterback Behren Morton led Texas Tech’s offense to a 66-21 win over North Texas, throwing for 273 yards and four touchdowns while completing 78.9% of his passes. Coy Eakin was his top target, catching one pass for 70 yards. The Red Raiders’ offense totaled 586 yards, with 354 coming through the air.

On the ground, Texas Tech rushed for 232 yards, with Tahj Brooks leading the way. Brooks carried the ball 17 times for 109 yards and a touchdown, averaging 6.4 yards per carry. The Red Raiders’ offense found the end zone four times on the ground and four more times through the air.

Arizona State Team Defense

Arizona State’s defense will need to tighten up after giving up 402 total yards and 28 points to Texas State. The Sun Devils were particularly vulnerable through the air, allowing 268 passing yards and four touchdowns. Texas State completed 29 of 44 pass attempts against Arizona State, while the Sun Devils’ secondary managed to come up with one interception. On the ground, Arizona State gave up 134 yards on 30 carries.

Arizona State Team Defense

Texas Tech’s defense was opportunistic in their last game, picking off three passes while allowing just 218 passing yards on 17 completions. The Red Raiders also forced a total of 353 yards and 21 points. On the ground, they gave up 135 yards and one rushing touchdown.

Arizona State vs Texas Tech Trends

  • Across their last five road contests, Arizona State has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 15 points per game.
  • Across the Texas Tech Red Raiders last five home games, the team averaged 18 points per game while allowing 29. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Arizona State has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.

Sun Devils vs Red Raiders Prediction

Our projections have Arizona State winning their week four matchup against Texas Tech by a score of 36-30. The Sun Devils are currently +3 point road underdogs, making them a great pick to not only win straight-up but also cover the spread.

With the over/under line set at 59.5 points, we recommend taking the over, as our model has these teams combining for 66 points.


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